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CAL CRUISING 46
Built by Jensen Marine (USA)
• Designed by C. William Lapworth
General Information
Hull Type:
Fin w/spade rudder
Rigging Type:
Masthead Sloop
Construction:
FG
First Built:
1967
Last Built:
1972
Number Built:
18
Dimensions
Length Overall (LOA):
13.87 m
Length Waterline (LWL):
11.43 m
Beam:
3.81 m
Draft (Max):
1.52 m
Weight & Ballast
Displacement:
13,608 kg
Ballast:
3,629 kg
Sail Plan
Foresail Area:
45.23 m²
Mainsail Area:
31.59 m²
Total Sail Area (calculated):
76.82 m²
Sail Area (reported):
76.83 m²
I (Fore Triangle Height):
14.48 m
J (Fore Triangle Base):
6.25 m
P (Mainsail Hoist):
12.19 m
E (Boom Length):
5.18 m
Engine & Systems
Engine Make:
Perkins
Engine Type:
Diesel
Engine Model:
4-236
Engine Power:
85 HP
Fuel Capacity:
1,022 L
Water Capacity:
644 L
Performance Ratios
Hull Speed:
8.21 knots
SA/Displacement (Calculated):
13.48
SA/Displacement (Reported):
13.76
Ballast/Disp Ratio:
26.67%
Displacement/Length:
253.97
Comfort Ratio:
40.21
Capsize Screening:
1.61
S-Number:
1.81
Notes
When sales of this first version of Cal's 46 foot cruising ketch proved disappointing, (18 built) it was decided to completely redesign the interior. For the updated model (called the CAL 2-46), the engine room was moved forward, the aft cabin even further aft. The main salon and the forward cabin were enlarged. Bill Lapworth has stated that this was a favorite of all his designs and a yacht that he actually owned. The boat went through a third iteration in the mid-'70's that included smaller cabin windows and other changes to the interior. This was the CAL 3-46 (or "Mark III's"). All the 46's used the same hull. (see CAL 2-46)